Quick and Easy Microwaved Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe

Here is a quick and easy recipe for making a microwaved mug cake;

INGREDIENTS

1. 4 tbsp self-raising flour
2. 4 tbsp sugar
3. 2 tbsp cocoa powder
4. 1 medium egg
5. 3 tbsp milk
6. 3 tbsp vegetable oil or sunflower oil
7. a few drops of vanilla essence or other essence (orange or peppermint work well)
8. 2 tbsp chocolate chips, nuts, or raisins etc (optional)

DIRECTIONS

• Add 4 tbsp self-raising flour, 4 tbsp sugar and 2 tbsp cocoa powder to the largest mug you have (to stop it from overflowing in the microwave) and mix.
• Add 1 medium egg and mix in as much as you can, but don’t worry if there’s still some dry mix left.
• Add the 3 tbsp milk, 3 tbsp vegetable or sunflower oil and a few drops of vanilla essence and mix until smooth, before adding 2 tbsp chocolate chips, nuts, or raisins, if using, and mix again.
• Centre your mug in the middle of the microwave and cook on High for 1½ -2 mins, or until it has stopped rising and is firm to the touch.

And voila! your chocolate mug cake is ready to eat.